Medical Office Lab Technician

Hugh Chatham Health; Denver (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in North Carolina seeks a Laboratory Technician to support the Family Medicine department. You will prioritize tests, prepare specimens, verify identifications, and maintain quality controls in a 40-hour workweek from Monday to Friday.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with relevant lab testing experience; phlebotomy or radiology training is a plus. Competitive benefits and onboarding support are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with experience performing moderately complex laboratory testing.
• Medical assistant, phlebotomy, nursing or radiology training preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Assesses urgency of a test and prioritizes tasks accordingly.
• Prepares specimens for testing, verifies patient identification on samples and requisitions before testing, and arranges recollection if needed.
• Uses and maintains equipment, documents quality controls, performs minor troubleshooting, and keeps work area clean.
• Prepares reagents as required for test performance.
• Calculates, reports, and records test results; analyzes for critical values and reports promptly.
• Oversees/participates in Quality Assessment activities and documents issue recognition and resolution.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health in North Carolina seeks a Laboratory Technician to support the Family Medicine department. You will prioritize tests, prepare specimens, verify identifications, and maintain quality controls in a 40-hour workweek from Monday to Friday.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with relevant lab testing experience; phlebotomy or radiology training is a plus. Competitive benefits and onboarding support are provided.